Last time I checked our Europas are not transport size aircraft, so this is
a no brainer: If you are close enough to a thunderstorm to get struck by
lightning, you will die anyway (except, possibly, by being fortunate enough
to be wearing a parachute at the time). Let's see, do I want to die as a
result of structural failure from turbulence or structural failure from
lightning? Obvious answer: neither!
Best regards,
Rob Housman
-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of J R (Bob) Gowing
Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2000 7:11 PM
Subject: Lighning Strike
There is a chapter on this subject in "Composite Airframe Structures" by
Michael C Y Niu.
It seems the ideal would be to "have the entire exterior surface highly
conductive and electrically continuous". And the compromise "to a degree
that is consistent with system requirements and safe operation."
It all seems to be a difficult or almost impossible exercise (and
expensive) exercise on composite aircraft.
Is there anyone about please who doing anything about lightning risk on
their Europa?
JR (Bob) Gowing UK No 327
24 High St NSW 2550 Australia
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